"I Have to Make These Things Up You Know."

Well, I know I'm months and months if not years late in boarding the Grey Gardens fan-train, but now is better than never, right?  I saw the musical last night because my sister's friend is in a very small production of it in Boston at the Lyric Theater.  The story, the costumes, the comedy and the characters were absolutely captivating.  I had heard of the HBO movie that Drew Barrymore is in, but I didn't really know much about the story.  It is absolutely fascinating and I really recommend it.  After seeing the play I immediately watched the HBO version and fell in LOVE with it.  I'm usually not a huge Drew Barrymore fan, but she nailed that part.  She's absolutely beautiful throughout the whole thing.  

Anyways...I did a little research on the Beales and came up with a few cool photos from when Little Edie was young and threw in some others from the movie and documentary too.

This one is the actual documentary from the 70s's:

Drew from the HBO special when Little Edie is grown:

This is my favorite picture (the next few are from the HBO movie when Little Edie is young...the clothes are to diiiieeee forrrr):




These are just some Grey Gardens-inspired photos:

"This is the best thing to wear for the day. You understand. Because I don't like women in skirts, and the best thing is to wear pantyhose or some pants under a short skirt, I think. Then youhave the pants under the skirt, and then you pull the stockings up over the pants underneath the skirt. Andyou can always take the skirt off and use it as a cape, so I think this is the best costume for the day. I have to think these things up,you know? Mother wanted me to come out in a kimono, so we had quite a fight."

Sources: WhoWhatWear, greygardensnews.blogspot.com, imdb.com

Elizabeth and James

The new Elizabeth and James pre-fall '09 line was released recently, and I've always loved their stuff, but these shoes in particular caught my attention. I already pre-ordered a pair of the calf hair moccasins.  I love the laid-back style of all of their clothes.

These shorts and this shirt have been on my wishlist for far too long...it's a problem. I need them.

Sources: Olsens Anonymous, shopbop

Scarves Are Nice

Got this gem of a scarf in the mail yesterday from Forever 21. I think that scarves are the ultimate accessory.  I've been experimenting with different ways to wear a scarf and honestly the options are limitless.  The way you tie it can make or break your entire look.  I used to think if a it was too long or short that you couldn't wear it, but the longer you fool around with the way you drape it or tie it, the better your chances are of finding a kick-ass look.

So, next time you see a pattern you love on a scarf that looks crazy short or long...get it anyways.  Chances are, you'll figure it out.  More looks with scarves from around the web:

Celeb Style

Obviously I'm obsessed with celebrity lifestyle, but the best part is the fashion.  I think it's weird how celebrities can wear something so ridiculous and/or ugly (at the time) and turn it into the next "it" item.  The first time Katie Holmes wore the boyfriend jeans everyone thought she was crazy.  Anywaaaays- for my first entry I was trying to think of a celebrity who always wears what she wants to, and the first person to come to mind was Rachel Bilson.  She's kind of under the radar, but I almost always love what she does with her clothes and how she puts together pieces.  I don't really remember her style in the OC days (which was obviously when I fell in love with her), but ever since it ended (has she done anything noteworthy other than dating Hayden Christensen??)- she's been one of my favorite style icons. 

P.S. she did a line for DKNY called Edie Rose...check it out check it outtt:

http://www.dknyjeanspromo.com/edierose/